How does this antenna work? The nation is on a grid of broadcast towers. Proximity and the ability of the antenna to capture and separate the signals are keys to great reception. Since HD Clear Vision is mainly a plastic square, filled with copper(?) just how is it possible to receive great reception is a place like Pennsylvania, a hilly state with many physical obstacles that bend and impair signal strength before it reaches the receiver (usually a television) with no further enhancements? How does this antenna work? The nation is on a grid of broadcast towers. Proximity and the ability of the antenna to capture and separate the signals are keys to great reception. Since HD Clear... » Read More How does this antenna work? The nation is on a grid of broadcast towers. Proximity and the ability of the antenna to capture and separate the signals are keys to great reception. Since HD Clear Vision is mainly a plastic square, filled with copper(?) just how is it possible to receive great reception is a place like Pennsylvania, a hilly state with many physical obstacles that bend and impair signal strength before it reaches the receiver (usually a television) with no further enhancements? « Show Less
1989
I found that the HD antenna should be positioned toward the tower. You might have to play around with the position of the antenna. Make sure to rescan ur tv whenever you move the antenna.
1990
It's not doing a great job in getting any more station in my area. My TV was already very clear.So I don't think will do a great job in Pennsylvania hills.
1409680
ALL the stations I get are 60 miles or closer, with some less than 30 miles and there is no over-amplification apparent in any of them; from the bottom to the top. I have a long run of cable with 2 connectors and have split to a second TV with NO issues at all. One TV is HD 1080P and the other is not. The clarity on all channels is excellent. It can't improve a poor signal but will give you all that is received.
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the antenna doesn't scan, the tv does. antenna just pulls in weak signals. it's like the old rabbit ears on older tv's, move aerials around and turn knob. i have a tivax 7 inch digital tv i use near a lightrail yard, lots of power lines.when yard is empty i get good reception, otherwise even with amped ant it don't help much. follow scan instructions for your tv.hope this helps, let me know.
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It has a wire antenna, which is very helpful when the signal strength is low. Further, my experience is that those "permanent" telescoping metal antennas are not all that permanent and very easily bent and all too east to get broken, leaving you with no antenna or a jagged piece of metal.
1249032
You do the scan via your TV. If its not as good as you known it could be, you then adjust the antenna and scan again. I use this antenna in parallel with another, so I get awesome reception with all local channels.
418081
It can pick up powerful local stations on the back side of the antenna, but the signal strength will probably be only in the normal or bad reception range. The antenna will only consistently pick up good signals if pointed in the direction of the desired towers. The newer DB8e antenna model is designed with the flexibility to point the two halves/sections of the antenna in different directions.
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I live about 15 miles from the antenna that transmits the signals from most of the stations and I get very good reception. I have mine in the basement and I have a very small window facing the direction where the antenna is, and I get all of the channels. Here in Minneapolis and St. Paul, there are a couple of main antennas that do this and I happen to know where they are. Maybe you are not facing the right direction, or maybe there are too many buildings or interference in the way, or maybe you live too far. Find out where the antenna that transmits the signal is and make it face that way. Since I bought mine, I get all of the channels. Before this one, I tried two different ones (RCA and another one) and neither worked. This one is so far by far the best. I think if I bring it to the main floor I will even get more channels. I hope it helps.
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I sincerely don't understand your question but I absolutely love my ClearStream antenna. I installed it inside and get the best HD picture ever. Get more than sufficient channels, all the basic stations plus movies, sports, pbs, Spanish and many more. Only on ONE TV. Downside: When I turn on the microwave or a plane fly over the home the picture goes away!
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Hello: I found this (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-pqrewoC3yoD/learn/learningcenter/home/antenna.html) on distance. It states that 70 miles is the limit - which is the curvature of the Earth. But objects, mountains, etc. in the path, could weaken the signal.You do not need an HDTV but I do recommend it. Some of the picture will be cut off (the sides) and you won't get the clarity. If you buy an HDTV, look for one that has a built-in antenna and perhaps you can avoid buying an external. :)
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All three. The signal is determined by the broadcast station programming. The antenna is capable of receiving and amplifying any HD quality programming broadcasted by the station IE: 480p, 720p, and 1080p.
502535
This is a mid-range antenna, not a long range. And, I'm in a reception "hole" since broadcast went digital. When broadcast was analog, I could receive Dayton channels, sixty plus miles away. I could not receive even the strongest station with this antenna; but I can receive the Public channel, Bowling Green , which is slightly further away in the opposite direction. I'm not familiar with the antenna to which you referred in your query. If it works well for you, let me know.
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Not sure, remember an antenna will not pull in signals, a better antenna may just help magnify the signals there. I lived in an apartment, but I lived on the top floor of a 4 story building, nothing really blocked the signal that high. I was able to get channels other people who lived in houses couldn't. So, it all depends on where you live, and how close you think you are to the transmitters or if your in line of site to those transmitters. You might try a amplified antenna, it might help get more gain, but I too thought this Terk would do wonders, and it really didn't, if the signal isn't there it just isn't there. So, your best bet might be cable, but I understand it can be expensive. Not sure, remember an antenna will not pull in signals, a better antenna may just help magnify the signals there. I lived in an apartment, but I lived on the top floor of a 4 story building, nothing really blocked the signal that high. I was able to get channels other people who lived in houses couldn't. So, it all depends on where you live, and how close you think you are to the transmitters or if your in line of site to those transmitters. You might try a amplified antenna, it might help get more gain, but I too thought this Terk would do wonders, and it really didn't, if the signal isn't... » Read More Not sure, remember an antenna will not pull in signals, a better antenna may just help magnify the signals there. I lived in an apartment, but I lived on the top floor of a 4 story building, nothing really blocked the signal that high. I was able to get channels other people who lived in houses couldn't. So, it all depends on where you live, and how close you think you are to the transmitters or if your in line of site to those transmitters. You might try a amplified antenna, it might help get more gain, but I too thought this Terk would do wonders, and it really didn't, if the signal isn't there it just isn't there. So, your best bet might be cable, but I understand it can be expensive. « Show Less
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I live in the inner ring suburbs so can't respond to your question re: country reception. What I can say is I bought this antenna and it never worked very well in the suburbs - and broke a few days after the warranty expired. Thankfully Amazon did a great job and refunded me the price even though the warranty had just expired. I am not the type to give negative reviews, but this item deserves one. Don't buy it.
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I live in Chicago with antenna facing south. Here I am able to pick up all the major stations with little interference. For a more accurate answer to what you are trying to figure out, go to Antenna Web, and follow the instructions. Hope this helps. The product is excellent, and for me has proved significantly cheaper than Cable. But I am not a big TV watcher in the first place.
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I am using Over-the-Air antenna to receive TV signals. Put the setting on Plug&Play;, let the program detects the TV signals automatically, and i found I can receive about 15 broadcast stations. The drawbacks are signals effective by the weather conditions, sometimes I saw "the signal is too weak or broadcast is temporary unavailable". But most of the time was working very good. If you subscribe Cable service, I presumed this TV works pretty good. And price is very affordable.
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I have my antenna mounted on the A part of roof and it has metal trim and it is about 2ft. above roof. In all from ground up it is about 25Ft. The antenna works great! No interference the nearest tower is about 23 miles away. If it was an fm signal it would interfere. The metal roof can help pull digital signal in.
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I am sorry, I have no idea. It is probably pure hype. The best explanation I can offer you is that Radio and TV signals require, "line of sight." At a height of ~ 10 feet, the horizon is 50-60 miles (FM radio signals do reflected from the ionosphere, increasing the distance they can be received from the transmitter). This antenna does NOTHING to enhance the signal, so any claims about distance of reception are entirely irrelevant.I found this item absolutely useless. In fact, I returned it. It is no better than a simple, 1 meter piece of copper wire. Save your money. I am sorry, I have no idea. It is probably pure hype. The best explanation I can offer you is that Radio and TV signals require, "line of sight." At a height of ~ 10 feet, the horizon is 50-60 miles (FM radio signals do reflected from the ionosphere, increasing the distance they can be received from the transmitter). This antenna does NOTHING to enhance the signal, so any claims about distance of reception are entirely irrelevant.I found this item absolutely useless. In fact, I returned it. It is no better than a simple, 1 meter piece of copper wire. Save your money.